26bitz

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm a product owner at Hand to Hold, a national nonprofit providing free early intervention mental health support, education, and community for NICU and bereaved parents through counseling, support groups, resources, and in-hospital programs led by trained specialists.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with 26bitz?

We needed to create an app to increase mental health support for families before, during, and after the NICU and through loss.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

26bitz developed our mobile app. The team handled everything, including onboarding and authentication, personalized experience, NICU journey, community and support, helpful content, and infrastructure and deployment.
Scope of Work #1:
For Hand to Hold Mobile App
Component
Work Unit
Estimate
hrs, min
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Onboarding & Authentication
Firebase Auth setup (Email/Password, reset password)
RN integration (forms, error states)
Terms & Privacy acceptance
Splash + Welcome screens
User Profile Setup
Firestore user document (role, hospital, language)
Hospital input/search (Firestore or static dataset)
Language preference via i18n + Firestore field
Avatar upload
Edit profile after onboarding (together with a basic delete flow)
Profile confirmation screen
Personalized Experience (Dashboard & Milestones)
Dashboard categories (static config from Firestore)
Add milestone form (Firestore write)
Calendar component
Milestone detail
Notifications inbox
Edit milestone
Delete milestone
Memory gallery/timeline
Media upload (RN Firebase Storage)
NICU Journey (Progress Tracker)
Progress bar (Firestore-driven, per-user journey doc)
Dynamic category cards
Tips per week
Reflection notes per checkpoint
Community & Support
Community collections in Firestore
Find community (filters on Firestore queries)
Community feed (real-time Firestore listeners)
New post form (text + image, w/ anonymous feature)
Group detail screen (threads/messages)
Like/comment counts display
User avatars
Join/Leave group flow
Report/flag post
Pinned post feature
Real-time updates (Firestore streams “for free”)
Helpful Content
Conversations (Firestore collections)
Articles list (Firestore collection)
Category/tag filters
Article detail
Infra & Deployment
Firebase project setup (Auth, Firestore, Storage)
Firebase Hosting (optional for admin panel/web companion)
Firebase Functions (notifications, moderation logic)
Push notifications (FCM integration in RN)
CI/CD pipeline (Expo EAS or Fastlane + Firebase App Distribution)
App Store & Play Store setup
Monitoring (Firebase Crashlytics, Sentry optional)
Security rules (Firestore & Storage access control)

What is the team composition?

We worked with 2–5 members of 26bitz's team.

How did you come to work with 26bitz?

We found 26bitz through Tech to the Rescue. We chose them because their pricing fit our budget, they offered good value for the cost, and they were referred to me.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in February 2026, and our engagement ended in June 2026.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We have 280 downloads in two months and an 89% engagement rate. We also have six 5-star ratings. One user said, "Hand to Hold was with me, and my husband, during the most difficult moments. Having a baby in the NICU and navigating medical complexities can be a very lonely road. If you're looking for compassionate companionship, resources inside and outside the hospital, and a hand from someone who has been through a similar experience, Hand to Hold is available for you and your family."

How did 26bitz perform from a project management standpoint?

26bitz's project management is great. They deliver everything on time. We primarily communicate via virtual meetings and email or messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

26bitz's communication is great. When roadblocks happen, they communicate them quickly. The team also believes in our mission, so they want to make sure the app is a success.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There's nothing 26bitz could improve on.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the CEO and co-founder of MedCycle Network, a non-profit organization that partners with hospitals to collect surplus medical supplies and deliver them to local clinics. We reduce waste and improve healthcare access through a tech-driven, community-focused model.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with 26bitz?

We needed help with data migration, infrastructure and deployment, feature restoration, user management, UI/UX improvements, performance, and admin back office improvements.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

26bitz has developed a live platform foundation. They have developed a custom backend alongside the current stack to ensure data ownership. The team has also built an admin panel to manually submit medical surplus details until the intake process is fully automated. 26bitz has connected the existing MedCycle Delivers portal frontend to the new backend and deployed the solution to our server environment.

26bitz has helped us identify frontend issues and resolve them. The team has reverse-engineered the offers page and restored the analytics page. 26bitz has built the missing user profile section, allowing users to view account details and change passwords. The team has fixed numerous visual glitches and added pagination to all lists for better navigation. 26bitz has implemented the admin panel to ensure the workflow functions in a semi-manual mode until the 3PL integration is complete.

What is the team composition?

We work with 2–5 teammates from 26bitz.

How did you come to work with 26bitz?

Someone referred 26bitz to me.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked with 26bitz from January to April 2026.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

26bitz has finalized the Supabase migration, and the entire app now runs on a custom backend. The team has set up the cloud infrastructure and deployed the app; it's now fully up and running. 26bitz has significantly improved application speed and loading times; it's now much faster.

How did 26bitz perform from a project management standpoint?

We communicate with 26bitz through virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I'm impressed by 26bitz's clarity, quickness, and kindness.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don't think there's anything they can improve on; they've been amazing.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the AI Mental Health Chatbot of Next Step Foundation

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We transform lives by leveraging the power of technology to upskill Persons with Disabilities, women and youth from marginalized and underserved communities to be empowered to participate in the digital economy.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire 26bitz to accomplish?

• Empathetic chatbot tuned for mental health contexts
• Swahili language based LLM
• 24/7 support, compatibility with low-bandwidth environments

SOLUTION

How did you find 26bitz?

Referral

Why did you select 26bitz over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Build a custom LLM on top of Jacaranda Health's open-source Uzila Llama model to provide mental health support for Youth with Disabilities in Kenya. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Fully deployed and integrated chatbot in 4 weeks

Chatbot is integrated into an existing applicaiton built on Bubble

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The team communicated the project plan, key milestones, and progress updates. They worked well with our team, providing clear instructions and guidance on our deliverables and offered options when technical issues arose. Their communication was always timely and concise. They were always able to explain technical issues in non-technical terms to allow us to make informed decisions. 

What was your primary form of communication with 26bitz?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The team was passionate about this project, going above and beyond when technical issues arose with hosting our model on AWS. They troubleshot the issue - without getting us unnecessarily involved - and found an innovative work-around. They cared about our project and offered suggestions and recommendations for improvement outside the scope of our engagement. They were very responsive and open in communicating. 

Are there any areas for improvement or something 26bitz could have done differently?

No, the project was completed as envisioned. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder/CEO of Sevamob

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

AI assisted disease management platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire 26bitz to accomplish?

• Preprocessing of Sputum slide images and Xray images by using AI

SOLUTION

How did you find 26bitz?

Online Search

Why did you select 26bitz over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from 26bitz were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

• AI model selection
• AI model training and testing
• Mobile app development

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• Met all project milestones on time
• Selected a model, did training/testing, developed Android app and did handover with  appropriate documentation 

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

• They delivered on time
• They were very responsive
• Addressed all our needs 

What was your primary form of communication with 26bitz?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

• Subject matter expert
• Very responsive
• Quick turnaround

Are there any areas for improvement or something 26bitz could have done differently?

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the President and Board of Directors Chair. of Soulace Project

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

The Soulace Project is a nonprofit that partners with innovative companies to provide food, shelter, therapy access, and mental-health programs for individuals and families in need.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire 26bitz to accomplish?

• Develop a CalmWAI Prototype for proof of conecept.

SOLUTION

How did you find 26bitz?

Referral

Why did you select 26bitz over others?

Company values aligned

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Scope of Work and Key Deliverables: The scope of work involves transforming the CalmWAI Wellness App concept into a fully functional prototype that demonstrates and validates the app’s core logic, conversational flow, and user interaction model. The CalmWAI system is designed as a text-based wellness companion that engages users in supportive dialogue to identify emotional stressors, assess anxiety levels, and guide them through evidence-based self-regulation techniques. Key deliverables include: Functional Prototype: A working text-based CalmWAI chatbot capable of conducting structured conversations, detecting emotional cues, and delivering personalized relaxation or grounding exercises.Logic Framework: Implementation of the app’s defined behavioral logic, including user prompts, response branches, and task-based guidance sequences aligned with CalmWAI’s therapeutic design.Task Testing Suite: A series of simulated user interactions that validate the prototype’s ability to identify stress levels, provide calming interventions, and track user responses for future optimization.Technical Documentation: Comprehensive records of dialogue flow, logic structure, and system functionality to support continued development into later phases of the full CalmWAI wellness module.This prototype serves as a proof of concept for the CalmWAI platform—demonstrating its potential to deliver personalized, compassionate, and adaptive mental wellness support through accessible AI technology.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Measurable Outcomes:
The CalmWAI prototype achieved several measurable outcomes that demonstrated clear progress and success toward validating the app’s concept and logic framework:

Functional Prototype Completion: Delivered a fully operational text-based CalmWAI prototype capable of guiding users through structured conversations that identify stress indicators and deliver appropriate coping techniques.
Task Logic Validation: Successfully implemented and tested all defined conversation flows, branching logic, and emotional regulation tasks, achieving over 90% functional accuracy during internal QA testing.
User Engagement Metrics: Pilot interactions showed that users completed an average of 3–5 calming exercises per session, with reported reductions in self-rated stress scores of 25–40% following guided interventions.
Technical Performance: Prototype operated within targeted performance metrics—average response time under 2 seconds, and no critical logic errors across 100+ simulated user sessions.
Documentation & Handoff: Delivered complete technical documentation of logic trees, task scripts, and system flow to support Phase 2 development and integration into the broader Soulace Suite wellness ecosystem.
Together, these results validated the CalmWAI framework as a practical, scalable, and evidence-informed foundation for future development of AI-guided wellness tools.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Project Management and Communication:
Project management throughout the CalmWAI prototype development was highly organized and effective. Our team worked directly with Andrey, the founder of 26bitz, who provided weekly updates and progress reports to ensure full alignment with the project timeline and deliverables.

Communication was consistently clear, structured, and well-documented. All key details and technical notes were provided in written format to prevent misunderstandings and maintain a reliable record of decisions. Verbal discussions were both productive and collaborative, fostering a positive working relationship and efficient problem-solving.

All deliverables were completed on time, with Andrey demonstrating strong initiative, adaptability, and a commitment to meeting project goals while maintaining open communication throughout each development phase.

What was your primary form of communication with 26bitz?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Most Impressive or Unique Aspect:
What stood out most about 26bitz was the rare combination of technical innovation and genuine compassion that drives their work. Finding a technology partner who not only excels in software development but also demonstrates a deep commitment to social impact and mental health advocacy is truly uncommon.

Andrey’s leadership reflects both vision and empathy—he approaches projects with integrity, creativity, and a sincere desire to make technology serve human well-being. His values aligned seamlessly with our own mission, making the collaboration both inspiring and meaningful.

Are there any areas for improvement or something 26bitz could have done differently?

There were no areas of improvement needed. The collaboration with 26bitz was seamless from start to finish. Communication, delivery, and professionalism consistently exceeded expectations, and all project goals were achieved on time and with exceptional quality.

Andrey demonstrated strong leadership, clarity, and care throughout the process, making this an outstanding partnership experience.